Program Overview False alarms cost the city and its citizens thousands of dollars per year and take police officers away from actual emergencies. To prevent unnecessary emergency responses to false alarms, in December 2006 the City of North Richland Hills adopted an alarm ordinance and program. The alarm ordinance establishes business and residential alarm code requirements. The ordinance requires business and residential alarm users to register their alarm system with the city by paying an annual permit fee. Types of False Alarms Negligently or accidentally activated signals  Signals resulting from mechanical or electronic failure, malfunction, improper installation, improper adjustment or improper maintenance    Signals that are purposely activated in non-emergency situations  Common Causes of False Alarms Weak system batteries  Wandering pets  Open, unlocked or loose fitting doors and windows  Cleaning crews  Employees of family members untrained on the operation of an alarm system

Register Your Alarm Online  Print & Mail Form  Contact Alarm Tracking & Billing Services  Ph: 866-950-8190 Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Permit Fees Business: $50 initial permit, $20 annual renewal  Resident: $20 initial permit, $10 annual renewal  Senior (65 or older): $10 initial permit, $10 annual renewal  False Alarm Fees First through third: no fee  Fourth and fifth: $50 each  Sixth and seventh: $75 each  Eighth and beyond: $100 each  False Robbery Alarms Fees First: no fee  Second and third: $100 each  Fourth and beyond: $200 each

If you need additional training on the operation of your alarm system or an alarm maintenance check, please contact your specific alarm installation company directly.